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The Life of Helen Keller (plus photos from our visit to her home)
Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, AL. Helen wasn’t actually born with disabilities, but when she was 19 months old she caught “brain fever” making her blind and deaf. Today it would be called scarlet fever or meningitis. She and her family had a...
Why we travel
In high school I skipped school a few times throughout the year. But I didn't go to a friend's house or a party. I'd go alone, about 20 minutes from home, to Border's Bookstore (remember those?!). At the time they had a large cafe where you could bring the unpurchased...
A few fave places and experiences
Even though we are often asked about our favorite places, it's a difficult question to answer! In some way we enjoy everywhere we go, either because of beautiful outdoors or historical importance or just uniqueness from the rest of the country. But we have narrowed...
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…!
We have all tasted ice cream but there was once a time when it was a rare treat. The first ice cream was thought to have originated in China. But instead of ice cream we know today, they had shaved ice covered with milk, fruits and spices so it was more of a sherbet...
March lately…our time in Texas.
When you're following the warm winter weather in the US there are only so many places you can go - and Texas is one of those popular spots for traveling families. We came here because it is warm and because there are many of our membership campgrounds to choose from....
RV Life
The seed for the RV lifestyle was planted around 2016 when I came across blogs run by "roadschooling" families. These families traveled around the USA, experiencing so many beautiful and special places while working online and schooling on the road. We had just...
January Lately…resolutions, projects, Florida.
I'm writing this in the early morning hours of a cool January morning in Florida. Rain is pattering loudly on the metal roof of our RV but it's supposed to stop soon - just in time for our morning walk. I actually love waking up to the rain; it's a gentle transition...
Cats – House pets or gods?
Americans second favorite pet is the cat with 25% of house holds owning a cat. A cat can jump as much as 5ft. They always land on their feet because of their vestibular aparatus (in their brain) that lets them determine which way is up and down. A cat can also make...
Simple Ways to Add Nutrients to Your Meals
As a nutritionist, one of the most common question I get is "Which supplements should I take?" It might be surprising, but, for the most part, I don't like supplements. There is definitely a time and place for supplementing nutrients when there is dis-ease or lack of...
Manatees
A unique and fun experience is seeing the manatees in Florida. Manatees come to the springs in Florida during the winter, and they spend the summers along the Gulf of Mexico shorelines. They eat eel grass and when they eat it all they have to move to get more. They...
Ethiopian food
Ethiopian food has many unique flavors and dishes. Beef, chicken, lamb, raw meat, and lamb stomach are common, as well as vegetables. Doro wot is a very popular chicken stew in Ethiopia. Orthodox Christians don’t eat meat several times each year so there are many...
My Favorite Simple, Quick Meals
One of the keys to stress free healthy eating is having your list of quick meals. Cooking at home, especially with lots of veggies, seems like so much work. But it's really not that hard with a go-to plan, basic foods stocked in the fridge and pantry, and maybe a day...
All About Beagles
Today I’m going to talk about beagles. I think beagles are the cutest dogs you’ll ever meet. They’re also the loudest! I should know, I have one at home. I’m going to tell you about the beagle personality, how to take care of them, the history of beagles, and facts...
Wildcraft
Wildcraft is a video game where you hunt animals, find a mate, make a family, defeat bosses, and complete tasks. Sounds confusing...at first. Let me help you understand Wildcraft. You start off as a wolf and eventually you can become different animals, like eagle,...
Our Homeschool Favorites
We are currently in our 5th year of homeschooling. During these years we have tried different strategies, curriculum, learning styles, and resources. We've tried all-in-one curriculums with a schedule to follow, Charlotte Mason approach, classical approach, unit...
My Favorite Bone Broth Recipe
During the cooler months, I make at least one pot of bone broth every week. It is a warming, nourishing, flavorful part of most of our days. We love it as a basic chicken soup with noodles, or as a base for minestrone or other soups and stews. There are many benefits...
5 Beginner Knitting Projects for Kids
Knitting is a great skills for kids (and their adults!) to learn. Not only is it a soothing creative outlet, it's also good for fine motor skills, patience, and perseverance. If you don't already knit, it can be intimidating to figure out how to begin. Luckily there...